How accurate should remote digital probes be?

[Breaktheory]

The probes hooked into my flameboss always seemed a bit off...I did the boiling water test today and both the pit and meat probe read 209 - are the remote wired probes not as accurate?

Thanks!

[MBMorgan]

What your altitude? Remember that the boiling point for water drops nearly 1 degree F for every 1000 ft above sea level.

[Mr. Bones]

Ideally, they should easily be ± a degree, or two... depends on quality.
Have ya tried an ice bath test? Boilin point varies, due to altitude, (an perception of exackly when things 'reach a boil'.)

[Breaktheory]

I’m in California at sea level - my thermapen is a solid 212...3 degrees off isn’t so accurate - I emailed the company to see what they say

[Mr. Bones]

Cool, thanks fer additional info provided. I'm interested in seein what th manufacturer responds...

Fer me, a 3° difference wouldn't cause me any concern, unless I paid, like, Really Extremely Crazy Money, fer summat that was Scientifically/Laboratory rated...

[FireMan]

I think they should be remotely accurate.

[ecowper]

Remotely .... accurate ..... ahhhh, yer killing me!

[Red Man]

Three degrees is fine in my opinion, wouldn’t want to see any more than that though.

[ecowper]

Yeah, 4 degrees is right out

[Huskee]

I too am fine with a 2-4 degree variance. You won't notice 205 or 201 on your pork butt I promise. You might notice 130 compared to 134 on your steak, but they'll both be great.

[Breaktheory]

I believe it - I’m wondering how it compares to other units like the cyberq - you would think for 329 they would get it a little closer 😤